Tim Tebow is almost certain to be playing for a team other than the Jets in 2013. / Wade Payne, AP

by Chris Strauss, USA TODAY Sports

by Chris Strauss, USA TODAY Sports

By naming third-string quarterback Greg McElroy as their starter for the season's final two games, the New York Jets have essentially acknowledged that Tim Tebow isn't a key part of the team's plans for 2013. On Wednesday, Tebow said he hadn't asked for a trade, instead deferring that potential conversation to the end of the season. Tebow wasn't used well in the Jets offense, and his presence seemed to be a distraction in the locker room since he was acquired. Assuming one or both sides pull the plug on the relationship, here are five destinations where Tebow could land in 2013.

Jacksonville Jaguars

The obvious choice. Tebow's hometown team is struggling at quarterback, and he'd find a more welcoming fan base there than in any other NFL city.

Kansas City Chiefs

If the Chiefs clean house and bring in Chip Kelly or Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy to coach the team, Tebow could be a good fit should they choose to try to incorporate some version of a spread-option offense into the team's play-calling.

New England Patriots

Unlike with the Jets, there's no chance Tom Brady is going to play poorly enough to cause a quarterback controversy. If Tebow is willing to accept a backup role and defer to Brady and Bill Belichick, the Patriots might be willing to give him a look, especially if offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, his first head coach in the NFL, doesn't get offered a top job elsewhere.

San Diego Chargers

This falls into the same situation as the Chiefs, in that a new coach (or possibly their new general manager) could see value in bringing Tebow in to spell mmobile Philip Rivers in goal-line and other run-friendly situations.

Canadian Football League

The Web was on fire Wednesday with discussions about whether Tebow would be a good fit in Canada, but it might not hurt him to try to hone his skills outside of the news media spotlight for a year or two if he's going to languish in a third-string or situational role in the NFL. It would be an unconventional move, but Tebow isn't exactly a normal pro football player.